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FIGURE SKETCH STUDIES
03/2020–Present
ILLUSTRATION
Figure Sketches is an ongoing independent study focused on illustrating the human figure. Using freehand techniques with graphite and colored pencil, this practice refines anatomical accuracy and proportion. This exploration closely aligns with work produced in the Arts & Anatomy course, including a project titled Layers of Anatomy, which examined the human form through layered anatomical studies.
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ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES03/2020–PresentILLUSTRATIONArchitectural Studies is an ongoing independent illustration project exploring architectural forms and dimensions. Created freehand using graphite and ink, these studies capture the structural details and spatial qualities of various built environments. Featuring lived studies from locations including Tokyo, San Francisco, Boston, New York, and Venice, etc.
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UNTANGLE: TEA HOUSES05/2024ILLUSTRATION / EDITORIAL DESIGNUntangle is a free student-produced virtual magazine that explores the question: “What is it like to be an Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) student at BU?” Untangle zines center around AAPI experiences at Boston University through a collection of revealing essays, photo illustrations, poetry, and more. – Tea Houses is an illustration submitted and published in theUntangle Issue 2: Tea
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PHOTONICS BUILDING:
BUSINESS INNOVATION CENTER03/2023–05/2023BRANDINGHired by Boston University’s Photonics Center to developed marketing strategies to expand and more effectively engage the customer base for rental of the Business Innovation Center.
Designed print and digital media advertising assets incorporating BIC’s existing brand guidelines across digital and social platforms.
LAYERS OF ANATOMY11/2022ILLUSTRATION / RISOGRAPH PRINTINGLayers of Anatomy is an anatomy illustration project that examines the relationship between bones and muscle layers, exploring how they fit together to form the human body. The process involved illustrating each layer separately and then combining them through risograph printing to create a dynamic, layered composition.
A crucial part of this study was the opportunity to analyze and illustrate cadavers at the BU Medical Center, made possible through the Arts & Anatomy course. These firsthand anatomical studies provided a deeper understanding of human structure, informing the accuracy and detail of the final illustrations.
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THOUGHTS ON THESIS11/2022–12/2022EDITORIAL DESIGNThoughts on Thesis is a book design project created to generate topics and ideas for the upcoming Senior Thesis. The primary goal was to catalog personal interests that would help guide the thesis process. This book specifically explored an interest in form and dimensions by questioning the fundamental nature of a book—What makes a book a book? What forms can a book take? Through this exploration, the project pushed the boundaries of traditional book design, considering structure, materiality, and alternative formats.
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BEYOND SURFACE10/2022–11/2022EDITORIAL DESIGNBeyond Surface is an editorial publication project focused on mastering the technical skills of typesetting for print. The project involved organizing five distinct stories into a cohesive formal type system within a single book. Each story required careful consideration of typographic hierarchy, including body text, footnotes, images, titles, subtitles, and author names. Through this process, Beyond Surface explores the balance between structured hierarchy and readability in publication design.
Anticipating the transition from digital layout to physical print was essential—recognizing how factors like paper texture, ink absorption, and binding could impact the final appearance. Designing in InDesign made it challenging to fully envision the printed result, requiring adjustments to ensure clarity and consistency in the final book.
CATALOGUE OF INFLUENCES03/2022–05/2022ADOBE INDESIGN / EDITORIAL DESIGNCatalogue of Influences is a graphic design editorial project that catalogs a collection of inspirations shaping my approach to art and design. The layout reflects a personal visual archive, drawing parallels to my sketchbook in both concept and form. The cover design features “sticker” images—extracted from the book’s content—as a playful nod to the way influences accumulate over time. The final book was finished with rounded corners, reinforcing its tactile and personal nature.
TIME PORTAYALS WEBSITE05/2022WEB DESIGNTime Portrayals is a creative web design project that explores how films depict time and shape our understanding of it. The website presents selected lines from movie scripts that discuss time—its significance in narratives, its role in shaping perception, and the ways films introduce audiences to different interpretations of temporal experience. This project pushes the boundaries of web design, showcasing the creative potential of digital storytelling through interactive and visually compelling design.
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ANNECY FESTIVAL MOTION GRAPHICS04/2022–05/2022ADOBE AFTEREFFECTS / PROCREATE
Motion Graphics Rebrand is a project focused on redesigning the animated visuals for the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. This rebrand included creating digital logos, animated transitions, and title screens. Drawing inspiration from the festival’s mascot, a rabbit, and incorporating bouncy elements, the design nods to the whimsical and playful nature of animation.
The Annecy Festival serves as a global showcase for the best in animated filmmaking, bringing together professionals, filmmakers, and enthusiasts to celebrate and explore the innovative world of animation. The motion graphics rebrand captures the dynamic and fun spirit of the event while enhancing its visual identity.
MULTIPLE FORMATS02/2022ADOBE AFTEREFFECTS / ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
A motion graphic typography poster produced for the 2022 Multiple Formats Contemporary Art Book Symposium at Boston University. This poster was part of a series organized by Boston University Graphic Design students and was projected at the Peter Fuller Building, 808 Commonwealth Ave.
– 2022 Design System by ︎Chen Luo
EXISTENTIAL DREAMS09/2021–11/2021ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR / ADOBE INDESIGN / PROCREATE
Existential Dream is an exhibition design project created based on the space Spazio Punch based in Venice, Italy. Created a mock exhibition event using selected artist James Jean’s work, titled Existential Dream.
Project consisted of poster design, branding, and layout design. Deliverables include an exhibition logo, poster, and blueprints with location of each artwork in the gallery.
GOTHICO VENEZIA09/2021–11/2021PRINTMAKING
During Boston University Venice 2021 Study Abroad Program printmaking course hosted at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezi. Gothico Venezia is a print project creating a small book about the Gothic Architecture of Venice. To explore different methods of printing, the book was design using three different printmaking styles: letter press, lino cut, and photopolymer printing.
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YOU ARE THE FILTER04/2021ADOBE AFTEREFFECTS / PROCREATE
You Are The Filter is an interactive animation project created in response to the phrase “You Are The Filter,” highlighting the influence of individual perspectives in design. Each frame of the animation was colored by a different person from a diverse group, resulting in "filter" frames that reflect a variety of personal interpretations.
The animated line art frames incorporate a wide range of visual elements, both abstract and realistic, to explore the different outcomes that can emerge from varied visual inputs. This project emphasizes the creative possibilities that arise from collective contributions.